NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Genitourinary Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The male client diagnosed with CKD has received the initial dose of erythropoietin, a biologic response modifier, one (1) week ago. Which complaint by the client indicates the need to notify the health-care provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Erythropoietin can cause hypertension as a side effect, which is significant in CKD patients and warrants notifying the provider. Flu-like symptoms and fatigue are common and expected, while leg/back discomfort is less specific.
Question 2 of 5
The male client diagnosed with CKD secondary to diabetes has been receiving dialysis for 12 years. The client is notified he will not be placed on the kidney transplant list. The client tells the nurse he will not be back for any more dialysis treatments. Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A therapeutic response acknowledges the client’s emotions and encourages discussion. Reflecting anger and the desire to quit dialysis validates feelings and opens dialogue. Other options are dismissive, confrontational, or non-therapeutic.
Question 3 of 5
The client diagnosed with CKD is receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which assessment data warrant immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Peritoneal dialysis does not involve a fistula, so inability to auscultate a bruit suggests a documentation error or confusion with hemodialysis, requiring immediate clarification. Soft abdomen, clear dialysate, and equal instill/removal volumes are normal findings.
Question 4 of 5
The client diagnosed with diabetes insipidus weighed 180 pounds when the daily weight was taken yesterday. This morning’s weight is 175.6 pounds. One liter of fluid weighs approximately 2.2 pounds. How much fluid has the client lost?
Correct Answer: 2 L
Rationale: Weight loss: 180 - 175.6 = 4.4 pounds. Fluid loss: 4.4 pounds ÷ 2.2 pounds/L = 2 L. This calculation accounts for fluid loss typical in diabetes insipidus due to excessive urination.
Question 5 of 5
The client who is post-thyroidectomy complains of numbness and tingling around the mouth and the tips of the fingers. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Numbness and tingling post-thyroidectomy suggest hypocalcemia due to parathyroid injury. Checking serum calcium and magnesium levels confirms the diagnosis before treatment. Notification, Chvostek’s sign, or calcium administration follow confirmation.